Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 35 - June/July 2021 (Issue 83)

OF BATH romance Despite their plans changing dramatically because of the pandemic, Lynsay and Rhys’ intimate wedding at the Roman Baths was truly magical Images courtesy of Daniel Cooper Photography L ynsay and Rhys met through eHarmony, and had their first date in Monmouth, where Lynsay was doing some vet locum work before moving to Dorset. “We had our second date within three days,” Lynsay tells us. “Our third was in Dorset. I was instantly attracted to Rhys and his passion for life, while he loved my caring nature – and my dog, Roxy!” Rhys decided he would pop the question on Dydd Santes Dwynwen (Welsh Valentine’s Day). “He asked my parents for their blessing,” Lynsay says. “They were on holiday in New Zealand at the time, and had spent the day predicting what he would ask after he arranged a video call with them!” Arriving home after a work course, Rhys took Lynsay totally by surprise when she found red roses, pink champagne and ten cards, each stating something he loved about her. “Next thing, he was down on one knee with the most beautiful ring,” she smiles. The pair originally planned their wedding for May 2020, but the pandemic put paid to that. Instead, their intimate wedding was held at the Roman Baths on 13 th December, 2020. Lynsay fills us in on the details… THE REAL WEDDINGS 35